Quick Summary:
In a recent court case, Narsing Rao Puskur's request to remove his land from a restricted list was initially turned down without explanation. The court has now ordered the authorities to reconsider his application and provide a proper explanation.
Narsing Rao Puskur, a 70-year-old farmer from Mandamarri Village, says he owns 46.10 acres of family land. This land is currently on a restricted list, which limits its use and sale.
To fix this issue, Narsing Rao submitted an online application on June 21, 2024, asking for his land to be removed from the restricted list. However, the District Collector turned down his application with just the word "rejected" and did not explain why.
"The District Collector has rejected the request made by Narsing Rao Puskur with one word ‘rejected’. He has not assigned any reasons in the impugned order."
The court, led by Justice K. Lakshman, found that the rejection didn't have any explanation, which showed a lack of careful consideration. According to the Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025, some lands are not affected by its rules, and Narsing Rao’s land might be one of them.
The court decided not to get into the details of the case but focused on the mistake in the process. It canceled the initial rejection and ordered the District Collector to review the application again. This time, they must consider the report from the Revenue Divisional Officer, dated November 5, 2024, and give clear reasons if the application is turned down again.
"The District Collector shall also consider the report dated 05.11.2024 submitted by The Revenue Divisional Officer."
The court has given a 30-day deadline for this review process. If the authorities decide against Narsing Rao again, they must explain their reasons in detail and communicate this to him.
Justice K. Lakshman's decision highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government processes, ensuring that decisions affecting people's rights are well-explained and clearly communicated.
